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Supraoccipital

Suˊpra-oc-cip′i-tal

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Adj.
(Anat.)
Situated over, or in the upper part of, the occiput; of or pertaining to the supraoccipital bone.
Noun.
The supraoccipital bone.
Supraoccipital bone
(Anat.)
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a bone on the dorsal side of the great foramen of the skull, usually forming a part of the occipital in the adult, but distinct in the young.

Definition 2024


supraoccipital

supraoccipital

English

Adjective

supraoccipital (not comparable)

  1. (anatomy) Situated over, or in the upper part of, the occiput.
  2. (anatomy) Relating to the supraoccipital bone.

Noun

supraoccipital (plural supraoccipitals)

  1. A bone on the dorsal side of the great foramen of the skull, usually forming a part of the occipital in the adult, but distinct in the young.